Hotel Canal ~ Brak ~ Anna Fahn ~ Waycool Junior ~ Jeff Houtmann
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 10:00 PM Show: 10:00 PMHotel Canal returns to Kung Fu Necktie for another night of electronic pleasures! This time, residents Waycool Junior and Anne Fahn welcome DJ’s Jeff Houtmann and Brak to the lineup. Jeff Houtmann is known for his flare for early Deep House and is an avid collector of records from some of the best producers from the turn of the century. Brak brings a more modern flare with their penchant for spaced out, dubby, atmospheric melodies combined with acid and techno inspired basslines. Join us on the dance floor for another night of experimentation with sounds spanning multiple decades, from across the globe.
Detox Meds ~ Crime Rate ~ Back to Life ~ Cycle of Abuse
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:00 PMCYCLE OF ABUSEPhiladelphia Beatdown DETOX MEDSUnhinged Hardcore from Philly and the Jersey ShoreSpotifyCRIME RATEThrashy PAHCSpotifyBACK TO LIFEMetallic Hardcore from Harrisburg PASpotify
almost! ~ Jonill ~ Rose Lee
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM almost!almost! is almost everything. Incorporating elements of indie rock, latin, rnb, funk, grunge and punk into a band with a sound all its own, almost! will make you feel all your feelings before letting you rage and dance it all out. Formed in 2023, the project is led by touring vet Matt Salazar and four of his closest musical partners. The band is quickly moving towards recording and releasing an onslaught of music in 2024. This is a chance to find your new favorite band and say you were here first. Be a part of it. JONILL JONILL is an emerging singer, songwriter, and producer in the Philadelphia area. His art serves to reflect and connect. Focusing on themes of self love, growth, and mental health through the lens of Alternative R&B, Jazz, Neo- Soul, Hip hop, and Indie. In innovating and emulating sounds of the past, he strives to make music that is unique yet nostalgic.Rose Lee
Red Rum Club ~ Close Drive
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM Red Rum Clubhttps://www.redrumclub.com/Close Drivehttps://closedrive.bandcamp.com/album/old-daze-ep
SIR E.U ~ Jah$tar ~ Airospace ~ Fast Car Slow Car ~ Ren Cinema
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Sir E.U Washington D.C. emcee whose high-level lyricism and diverse beat selection transcends music genres. The raw genius that emanates from Sir E.U’s live shows is something one truly has to see to believe. “I’ve seen Sir E.U rap with a Helly Hansen jacket draped over his face. I’ve seen him rap supine on the sidewalk. I’ve seen him rap clutching three microphones in his hand, as if hoping to triple the size of his voice. I once saw him rap in a state of blinky delirium during the final moments of a 25-hour concert when he only ever stopped rhyming to drink water. These performance modes might sound like stunts, but in a cumulative sense, the D.C. rapper appears unable to stop himself from broadening the critic Kodwo Eshun’s beautiful idea of hip-hop as “omni-genre.” -Washington Post https://sireu.bandcamp.com Jah$tar The Northeast Philly avant-garde rapper is one of the most versatile artists in the city. Whether he’s rapping over production with intense 808s and cosmic melodies, or a traditional boom-bap beat, Jah$tar is always gonna body his verse. His dedication to remain fiercely independent as a musician represents a new generation of artists who are retaining ownership of their work and building truly authentic following. https://soundcloud.com/jahstarshi Airospace Airospace is a revolutionary artist, musician and photographer creating multidimensional raps for the people still living in the BPM of sensitivity. If their thought provoking lyrics and elevated, layered beats weren’t enough to bring catharsis – their vocal range is sure to invite the most hesitant and unlikely listener. Born and raised through the traumas of the trenches in Southeast DC, Airospace has made the most beautiful of their harsh reality with the medicine of honest expression. Bridging connections between anime, Japanese culture + HipHop, Airospace influenced the genre we know today as LoFi. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gnWD8bGyUUn1H9j87F0B Fast Car Slow Car The Philly-based Electro-indie band has been on a musical tear this past year, captivating every DIY space, club, and venue graced with their presence. With the breakout album Phases Of Departure approaching its one year anniversary, Fast Car Slow Car plans world domination. https://fastcarslowcar.bandcamp.com Ren Cinema The Northeast Philly creative’s art is as eclectic as it is engaging. Whether it’s video editing, graphic design, acting, or rapping, Ren Cinema is going to find a way to connect with his audience. His 2022 release The MID Mixtape, which was made in a single day and featured over 30 local artists, is just one example of Ren’s pure creative and collaborative energy. https://soundcloud.com/ren-cinem Sounds for the night will be provided by CYB3R TONIN
Nervous Nikki & The Chill Pills ~ Quick Chills ~ Ciervo Duo
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Nervous Nikki Nervous Nikki and the Chill Pills are a trio based in the suburbs of Philly led by drummer and vocalist Nicole Bauza. Sonically, they orbit in a unique asteroid belt of influences; a seldom seen place where rock and roll, hip hop, and folk music float together in unison. Together Nicole, Nathan, and Doug bring you punchy bass lines, melodic guitar riffs, and group singing powered by raw emotion.https://nervousnikkiandthechillpills.bandcamp.com/Quick ChillsQuick Chills is a high-energy, rock ‘n’ roll powerhouse fusing alternative, punk, and indie rock that channels the currents of decades past while propelling into the unexplored territories of tomorrow.https://linktr.ee/quickchillsCiervo DuoCiervo Duo is an act of love. They’ve spent over a decade crafting and performing original jazz, folk and soul music. The pairing consists of the smooth vocal stylings of Rachel Deery layered over the intricate guitar arrangements of Ozzwald P. Ozzington. The duo’s full length album, ‘The Flood’, is available on all streaming platforms.https://linktr.ee/ciervoduo
Forever Grey ~ Faux Fear ~ New Desires
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMForever GreyForever Grey is a darkwave band from Los Angeles, California. The first album was released in 2015 and was titled Poems About Eternity. Young & Cold Records produced Autumn Calling, Alabaster Chamber, Departed and Sympathy Garden on vinyl. Kevin and Anna are the artists behind musical projects Milliken Chamber, Prudence and Belladonna Grave.https://forevergreyband.wixsite.com/forevergreyFaux FearDetermined to “stop repeating the boring parts of the past,” goth/post-punk trio Faux Fear formed in late 2020 shortly after singer/drum programmer Audrey (she/her) and guitarist Nicholas (he/him) moved to Reading, PA. As true Cocteau Twins scholars they won’t play pop without the prefix “dream-” in front of it. Laying the groundwork for a new band in late 2020, the married couple wrote songs and developed their sound in quarantine at home for “when human interaction became a thing again.” An initial third member became convinced that Audrey and Nicholas were working for the CIA and running a sex cult (really), which almost left Faux Fear as a duo before the Philly-based Pra (he/him) answered a Craigslist ad and completed the picture on bass. Like their darkwave forebears, Faux Fear’s offerings like “Uncharted” and “Legacy” maintain a tricky balance between atmosphere and propulsion. The trio balances the stillness of reverberating specks of guitar with thick slabs of bass and drum machine as Audrey coolly explores the space between with her calmly intense vocal lines, smoothing over even the unexpectedly dissonant chorus of the latter and taking on a whole other dimension. “Code of the Sea” is as oceanic as its title and somewhat akin to folding the rippling waves of vintage Slowdive in with New Order’s most magnetic repetitive hooks.https://fauxfear.bandcamp.com/New DesiresSince 2010, DJ Paul T has been an integral part of DJSC, a revered event night in Philadelphia that pays homage to the iconic sounds of Depeche Mode, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, and The Cure. This specialized focus not only underscores DJSC’s dedication to celebrating the enduring legacy of these bands but also highlights Paul’s deep-seated appreciation for the foundational pillars of post-punk. As a co-founder along side John D, Paul T has cultivated a community of enthusiasts who share a passion for these groundbreaking artists, creating a vibrant space where nostalgia and contemporary soundscapes intersect. DJ Paul T’s career, spanning over two decades since he began DJing in 2000, has been marked by a constant pursuit of musical evolution while staying true to the roots that inspired DJSC’s inception. With the launch of “New Desires,” he expands the musical repertoire of DJSC beyond its original focus, embracing a broader spectrum of genres, including modern post-punk, dream pop, dark wave, new romantic, and FM synth-based music. This initiative reflects his ambition to explore the boundaries of music and to offer his audience a more diverse listening experience.https://www.djscphilly.com
MICROCAVE ~ NEWPY HUNDO
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 5:00 PM Show: 5:00 PM MICROCAVEMicrocave is a Jamtronica quartet based out of NYC/LI area. The band excels in interweaving their songs with electronic styled jams, through a wide variety of genres to sonically take you through the caves! Notable performances include Mercury Lounge, Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom, Garcias, and River Street Jazz Cafe. You can check out Microcave’s debut LP “A Small Compromise” and catch them dwelling through a Cave near you! https://open.spotify.com/album/5eO4Eju7BvFc1UA0Foz1Ke?si=-6SkIdzQSBaCwL8qTXXcXQ https://microcavemusic.bandcamp.comNEWPY HUNDONewpy Hundo is a Northeastern Pennsylvania based DJ with a focus on underground dance music. Known to spin only the most-choice selections of many genres, including but not limited to, breaks, disco, downtempo, drum and bass, dubstep, house, garage, and techno. A true lover of music, he’s made his way through the tri-state by DJing at raves, club nights, hosting DJ residencies in NEPA, supporting touring acts, and throwing down renegade sets at music festivals. Newpy has been steadily working at his craft for well over 10 years, continuously adding new music to his arsenal. After winning a DJ mix contest to perform at Camp Bisco in 2015, he gained fans from all over, leading to bookings for his unique DJ sets in cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and more. Using his DJ career to take things to the next level, he created Funkstronaut Productions and Satellite Ranch Music Festival; both have contributed to the NEPA music scene in a big way.http://mixcloud.com/newpyhundohttps://facebook.com/newpyhundo
Eli Waltz ~ Brittany Ann Tranbaugh ~ Echo Kid ~ Elison Jackson
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets.Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMEli WaltzEli Waltz is a world traveler and folk rock musician who focuses the sum of his experiences on the road into a soulful, singular sound. He is known for whimsical lyricism, unconventional chord progressions, and gut-punching harmonica solos. He weaves in traditional Chinese music-inspired by months and years living in Beijing and Yunnan as a working musician-and classical music to create his signature folk-rock sound.Bandcamp | Instagram | SpotifyBrittany Ann Tranbaughhttps://brittanyanntranbaugh.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100035394446909Echo Kid https://open.spotify.com/artist/26yYNsDSRGGwB4hBJ2JLAt?si=_iFOlzXZTBGVUE0iMxR0CQ&nd=1&dlsi=c61a9289075a409aEcho kid is a psychedelic rock and roll band formed in Philadelphia in the spring of 2020 by multi-instrumentalists Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo, longtime friends and collaborators and former members of Philly garage band RFA.Elison Jackson
Solar Circuit
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 4:30PM Show: 5:00PMSOLAR CIRCUITPhiladelphia born Jamtronic Trance Fusion quartet, Solar Circuit, creates a unique live experience with improvisational roots. Newest studio album ‘Pulling at the Source’ showcases the group’s solidified sound; a generous mix of complex songwriting, textures, instrumentation, vocals, and improvisation. The record melds deep electronic roots, layered with soaring guitar and synth melodies, to excite the listener and ignite contagious dancing. The crews sights are set full speed ahead, with the album, the release of every live show soundboards, constant new additions to the catalog, nation-wide touring (including debut at The Caverns), and exciting festival appearances (including being hosts of their own festival, ‘Strange Soiree’). Solar Circuit has shared the stage with acts such as Papadosio, Dopapod, Particle, Spafford, Break Science, Octave Cat, Dr Fameus (of The Disco Biscuits), Karina Rykman, Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy), Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Late Night Radio, Dizgo, Space Bacon, LITZ, and many more.https://linktr.ee/SolarCircuit